Project DD moonlighting as trail rig

[Senor_Taylor]

oh we can make it fit.

Can and should are two different things. I honestly don't want to go that wide right now. Maybe when I have a car to DD.

[Jake]

Maybe when I have a car to DD.

How do you feel about red seats? :lol:

[Senor_Taylor]

Maybe when I have a car to DD.

How do you feel about red seats? :lol:

I'd feel pretty okay with them if they cost <$500

[V1GiLaNtE]

I definitely want to go 33". If I find some cheap 15" wheels, I'll downsize so I can save a butt load of money on tires. 33x10.5x15 BFG ATs are on sale for something like $150 on tire rack right now. I just don't think I can fit a 12"+ tire in my wheel well above a 31"

Thinking about getting KM2s as a 255/85/16 or something in a 285/75/16

Again, wrangler rubicons come factory with 285/75/16 BFG Mud Terrains. Guys are always upgrading to 35s and you can find low mileage take offs for cheap.

I imagine they would tuck nicely front and rear on your Taco.

[Senor_Taylor]

Again, wrangler rubicons come factory with 285/75/16 BFG Mud Terrains. Guys are always upgrading to 35s and you can find low mileage take offs for cheap.

I imagine they would tuck nicely front and rear on your Taco.

Rubicons come with 33s? Wow. If you see a set you think I'd like, let know, please!

[V1GiLaNtE]

They are more like 32s but I'll keep my eye out.

[Senor_Taylor]

I wonder if the 32 would fill out my wheel wells. I guess they would. When you say 32, you mean like 32.8 or something, right?

[Sully]

32.83" if my math is right and I remembered all the decimals while switching through screens

[Senor_Taylor]

Jeez, that means I've been looking at too many tires if I guessed that closely...

[Sully]

That's what its supposed to be but with how much tire compnaies vary their sizes, it could be closer to 32 i guess

[Senor_Taylor]

Looks like my thermostat housing is cracked. I've had coolant dripping down my timing belt cover for a while. I had replaced my upper rad hose a year ago, and I just started it and cut it off before it got hot. It ran a lot more than it does when it's warm, so I'm assuming it's a cracked housing. I've got the 2 hour drive back to school in 15 minutes, so we'll see how things go.

[Kaan]

can I suggest....

[V1GiLaNtE]

can I suggest....

Perhaps, given the current state of affairs I present exhibit A:

[Senor_Taylor]

I'll flip a coin to decide which route I take.

[Senor_Taylor]

Come across money for new tires. I'm looking for a 255/85/16, skinnier than my current tires, but 2+ inches taller. Where does everyone buy tires around Harrisonburg? I need a place that can get tires in the weird size I want. The bad part is that I need to buy 5 of them. Anyone have any suggestions on a good tire? I can only find the BFG Mud Terrain KM2s in that size, which I wouldn't mind, but they are a tad expensive.

[Jake]

I always ordered from Tire Rack and had them shipped to whichever shop I chose. The tire shop (Jenkins?) next to Pheasant Run was relatively cheap to install 'em.

[JustinG]

Ditto on Tirerack, have em ship to your installer, you get the Tirerack install pricing, done. I always had luck with the Merchants on Mason St.

Or if you have a Costco membership, you can't go wrong there either.

[V1GiLaNtE]

Why can't you go LT265/75R16?

Lots of sizes there.

[Senor_Taylor]

Tire Rack has been my go-to choice before, but they only carry ONE tire in 255/86/16. I'll probably just go with the KM2s as expensive and unnecessary as they are.

Why can't you go LT265/75R16?

Lots of sizes there.

I'm already running a 265/70/16 and they look ABSURDLY small in my wheel wells with 3 inches of lift. I want to go to 33's

[Jake]

Check out DiscountTireDirect.com. They sometimes have brands/models that Tire Rack does not.